If you’re asking this question, there’s a good chance you’re also thinking: “Can’t I just use AI to build it for almost nothing?”
That’s a fair question, especially in 2026, so let’s answer it straight. Yes, AI has made a basic website much cheaper to produce. What it hasn’t changed is what makes customers trust a website enough to pay you. That’s where the price differences come from.
What AI Changed, and What It Didn’t
AI can draft a page in minutes. But it can’t do the rest of the work that makes a typical Nigerian customer feel comfortable sending you money:
- Register a proper domain (yourbusiness.com or .com.ng) and connect it correctly
- Set up hosting and a company email like info@yourbusiness.com
- Wire up a WhatsApp button and contact form that actually reach you
- Make the site load fast on mobile data, not just on office Wi-Fi
- Put your CAC details, location and proof of work where buyers can see them
- Check everything before real customers see it, and fix it when it breaks
Everybody thinks “AI first” for almost every creative and digital work, including websites. And that’s fine. We love AI and actually have packages for those who want AI Built sites.
Well, back to the title of this post, I don’t know for sure what others are charging, so let me tell you what we charge currently.
What Fos Arena Charges
AI-built websites
- AI Business Starter, ₦75,000. 1 to 3 pages, WhatsApp inquiry button, 1 company email, 1-year free domain, 1-year free managed hosting, 24-hour turnaround.
- AI Business Growth, ₦100,000. 1 to 5 pages, WhatsApp button, up to 4 company emails, 1-year free domain, dedicated cPanel hosting, delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
- AI Business Pro, ₦150,000. Everything in Growth, plus up to 5 pages, up to 5 company emails, embedded Google Map and a working contact form, delivered in 48 hours.
WordPress websites
- Landing Page, ₦250,000. Custom layout in Elementor Pro, mobile and tablet optimisation, speed optimisation, basic on-page SEO, delivered within 3 to 5 days.
- Portfolio Website, ₦450,000. Full WordPress CMS, up to 5 pages, easy visual editor, security hardening, basic on-page SEO, delivered within 1 to 2 weeks.
- Platform Website, ₦650,000. E-commerce with payment gateway (card, USSD, bank transfer), real estate listings with search filters, or an e-learning platform with courses and certificates.
Custom builds
- SaaS and cloud apps from ₦2,500,000
- Marketplaces and booking platforms from ₦3,500,000
- Portals and internal dashboards from ₦4,500,000
Which One Do You Actually Need?
- You just need to look real and be easy to reach on WhatsApp: AI Business Starter.
- You want several staff emails and your own hosting space: Growth.
- You want to collect enquiries through a form and show your location: Pro.
- You’re launching a product, event or campaign: WordPress Landing Page.
- You want to showcase work, post blogs and update content yourself: Portfolio Website.
- You’re selling products, listing properties or running courses: Platform Website.
- You’re building software people log into: Custom.
“But Can’t I Just Do It Myself With AI?”
You can, and for some people that’s the right call. If you have the time, you’re comfortable with domains and hosting or keeping a monthly subscription to AI platforms that does that for you, and you don’t mind testing things yourself, a DIY AI site may be enough.
But if you want to skip the setup, get a site that’s been checked, and have someone to call if it goes wrong, that’s what we created the AI packages for that starts from ₦75,000.
What to Watch Out For
- Ask exactly what’s included: pages, emails, hosting, domain, support
- Ask for live examples, not mockups
So, What Should You Budget?
For a simple, credible business presence, ₦75,000 to ₦150,000. For a site you’ll manage yourself, grow or sell from, ₦250,000 to ₦650,000 or more. For custom software, from ₦2,500,000.
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